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Volume 14 – Issue 2 | February 2019 THE TRAVEL INSIDER SUITEheart Serving Travel Agents Exclusively Since 1974 Deals A MESSAGE FROM SCOTT WISEMAN President, Travel Impressions Dear Travel Partners, Brr! With temperatures across the country hitting frigid lows— some that even feel in the negatives—in the past few weeks, I’m sure everyone is wishing they were anywhere else with the sun on their face and the beach at their feet. Well, as you and I know, there’s an easy solution for that! So we’ve got offers and promotions that will help you make that sale for the getaway your customers so desperately need. Our SUITEheart Deals have returned for lovebirds looking for a little extra, and so has our semiannual Aloha Sale, putting Hawaii on discount. Also in Hawaii is the Voyager 47 Club at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, the details for which we have on the next page. Speaking of details, this issue has those aplenty. We dig in to THE PERFECT GIFT give you great talking points about Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa, Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, and Secrets Maroma Beach—all of which we highly recommend as an escape What better way to sweep a loved one off their feet than a romantic getaway for the from this weather, along with our Supplier of the Month, Karisma books? The answer: doing it with a sweet SUITE stay. Hotels & Resorts, which is offering discounted rates, upgrades, and resort credit. The new all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel and For bookings of 5 nights or longer made 2/1/19 – 2/28/19 for travel 2/2/19 – 12/31/19, RIU’s Splash Water World represent Los Cabos on the other side exclusive-to-Travel Impressions offers include: of the country. As for everywhere else …? Well, you know we’ve got the world covered with our “Hot Spots & Highlights“ section • Guaranteed upgrade to a suite room category and villa selection! • Special rate for a suite So let’s make the most of this short month. And thank you for • Property-specific added value with a suite booking your support. Have your customers spend their quality time together in a junior suite Warmly, or above with this promotion they’ll be sure to fall in love with. Book now, or visit www.travimp.com/SUITEheartDeals to learn more! Scott Wiseman Blackout, weekend, holiday, and peak season surcharges apply. Grand Opening: HARD ROCK HOTEL LOS CABOS Get your tickets to summer’s hottest show: the brand-new all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos, opening soon! Five pools, eight restaurants, two lounges, eight room categories, and countless ways to enjoy them all help you dial a vacation up to 11. Book now to get the best opening rates and score Limitless All-Inclusive luxury for your customers. Ask about this no-cap benefit and how it can be used toward Rock Spa treatments, golf, tours, ® special dinners, and more! Artist rendering

SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH El Dorado Maroma TI’s exclusive savings at Karisma Hotels & Resorts begin with rates up to 64% off—but they don’t stop there. In true Gourmet Inclusive style, we’re giving your clients a multi-course menu of ways to get this signature experience for less. ® Receive 500 bonus • Up to $500 in resort credit per room, per stay at any El Dorado Spa Resort or Azul Beach Resort, LoyalTI First points Generations Riviera Maya, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, or Sensatori Resort Punta Cana for every FIT • A FREE, guaranteed upgrade to an Oceanfront Swim-Up Suite from any of the four leading room categories at Karisma Hotels El Dorado Seaside Suites • Upgrades to select categories for a reduced cost at El Dorado Royale, El Dorado Maroma, and Generations Riviera Maya & Resorts booking you make Booking a group? Ask how they can pick their own perks from choices like free rooms, free upgrades, and a VIP chef’s table tasting! 2/1/19 – 2/28/19! Booking Window: 2/1/19 – 2/28/19 | Travel Window: 2/1/19 – 12/20/19 Blackout dates apply. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply; visit www.travimp.com/SupplieroftheMonth for details. Agents must be registered with LoyalTI First travel agent rewards program at time of booking to earn points. LoyalTI First is not valid for group bookings. OUTRIGGER VOYAGER 47 CLUB RIU SANTA FE Kids stay free!* Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort’s Premier Club Lounge Splash Water World One of the legendary Waikiki Beach’s most prominent hotels is offering a new Get ready to get soaked at the very first RIU Hotels & Resorts water park at level of prestige: Voyager 47. Book your clients a sumptuous Club-level room Riu Santa Fe! Located in the brand-new wing of this Los Cabos property, the at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort for privileges such as access to the free-to guests attraction is just one more exciting development for the resort. exclusive lounge; a complimentary full breakfast daily; and evening appetizers, the signature cocktail, craft beers, and select wines just in time for sunset. • Five slides • Aqua tubes Additionally, they’ll enjoy: • High-speed lanes • Dedicated Voyager 47 Club rooms and floors • Enhanced in-room amenities, including free premium Have your customers jump right in with a booking now! WiFi and a complimentary beach tote • Daily cultural activities 3 All-Inclusive Nights from $445 Per Person in a Garden View Room • Use of the exclusive Waikiki Connection Trolley Advertised rate is valid for travel 5/16/19 – 5/19/19 and varies by departure date. • Nightly turndown service upon request • A local shopping and dining discount booklet, All-inclusive package price is per person and includes: plus reduced admission to the Waikiki Aquarium Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations • Complimentary international calls Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks • Bottles of water in the room Non-motorized water sports | Access to Splash Water World • Waived resort fees $35 spa credit* | Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! Special advance purchase rates available! Admission to Splash Water World is free for guests of Riu Santa Fe, Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, and Riu Baja California. *Valid per adult, per stay toward an 80-minute Renova Combination massage at Renova Special advance purchase rates are nonrefundable; no changes or cancellations permitted. *Up to 3 Spa. Not combinable with any other spa promotions. Any unused portion will not be refunded. Gratuities, children 17 and under stay free with at least one paying adult when using existing bedding. taxes, and service charges not included. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

A LUXURIOUS ESCAPE FOR ADULTS El Dorado Maroma On a beach that needs no introduction after years of being named one of the most pristine in all of Mexico, the elegant Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, a AAA Five Diamond-awarded and 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice pick for top 25 all-inclusive resorts, is a worthy match for a highly regarded destination. • 412 suites with a private terrace or balcony, in-suite hydro-tub for two, and sophisticated furnishings • Concierge in every building plus complimentary room service to ensure every need is met at any time • Pool and beach wait service with no wristbands required at two spectacular heated pools • Six à la carte gourmet restaurants, a buffet, a grill, and a café, open for late-night snacking • Six exceptional bars and lounges, plus an exclusive Preferred Club bar—all serving top-shelf beverages • Novel included activities, like mini golf, Euro-bungee, water polo, beach volleyball, archery, yoga, and more • Open-air theater with live performances, theme party nights, and outdoor movies under the stars • Stunning full-service spa offering gorgeous relaxation areas, optional hydrotherapy, beauty treatments, and more • Available FlingGolf™, with exclusive discounts for guests of this resort and Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun • A breath of fresh air—this resort is 100% smoke-free! 3 Unlimited-Luxury Nights from $891 Per Person in a Junior Suite Tropical View with Double Beds | Was $1,610 ® Includes $200 in resort coupons!* Advertised rate is valid for travel 5/16/19 – 5/19/19 and varies by departure date. Booking & Travel Window: 2/1/19 – 6/22/19 Unlimited-Luxury package price is per person and includes: ® Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges | Endless gourmet meals, snacks, and top-shelf spirits 24-hour room and concierge services | Non-motorized water sports | Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! *Resort coupons are per room, per stay and broken down as follows: two coupons of $40 and one coupon of $20 in spa treatments; $60 for one romantic dinner per stay, with one coupon of $40 and one coupon of $20; $40 for bottles of wine at any restaurant, with four coupons of $10. Coupons are not accumulative; cannot be combined with each other or other promotions; nontransferable; nonrefundable; cannot be redeemed for cash; and hold no cash or commercial value. Coupons must be presented at time of service request. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

STYLE, SEXINESS & SOPHISTICATION A AAA Four Diamond gem, Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun puts guests as close to or far from the action as they could want. Conveniently close to the diving destination of Cozumel, the festive atmosphere of downtown Cancun, the charm of Playa del Carmen, and the many golf courses scattered between them, yet able to provide all of the luxury needed for a resort destination stay, the choice belongs to the traveler. • 441 suites are wonderfully equipped, from stylish suspended beds to furnished private terraces or balconies • Eight swimming pools, including an infinity pool and a jetted section that fits 20 • Seven à la carte gourmet restaurants, a buffet, a grill, and a café with all-day and all-night snacks • Seven bars and lounges, plus an exclusive Preferred Club bar— all serving top-shelf beverages • Complimentary green fees at nearby Cancun Country Club El Tinto Golf Course, designed by Nick Price • Amazing baby sea turtle release program, occurring seasonally July through December • Open-air theater with live events and shows, a game area, and theme nights • 12,000-square-foot world-class spa featuring optional modern and indigenous treatments as well as hydrotherapy 3 Unlimited-Luxury Nights from $667 Per Person in a Junior Suite Tropical View with Double Beds | Was $1,346 ® Includes $200 in resort coupons!* Advertised rate is valid for travel 5/16/19 – 5/19/19 and varies by departure date. Booking & Travel Window: 2/1/19 – 6/22/19 ® Unlimited-Luxury package price is per person and includes: Roundtrip hotel transfers | 3-night hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges | Endless gourmet meals, snacks, and top-shelf spirits 24-hour room and concierge services | Non-motorized water sports | Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! *Resort coupons are per room, per stay and broken down as follows: two coupons of $40 and one coupon of $20 in spa treatments; $60 for one romantic dinner per stay, with one coupon of $40 and one coupon of $20; $40 for bottles of wine at any restaurant, with four coupons of $10. Coupons are not accumulative; cannot be combined with each other or other promotions; nontransferable; nonrefundable; cannot be redeemed for cash; and hold no cash or commercial value. Coupons must be presented at time of service request. travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

A “GRAND” ESCAPE Why Choose Grand Palladium What is Infinite Indulgence ? What is the Family Selection? ® Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa? More than just all-inclusive, Palladium Hotel Group believes A club created just for families, it offers in going beyond excellence when it comes to their Grand facilities, personalized services, and • Brand-new, eco-friendly resort with Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels brands. premium products in privileged areas state-of-the-art technology and modern • Free resortwide WiFi of the resort. accommodations and facilities • Complimentary access to hydrotherapy • Family Host assistance and available • Stunning beach on Costa Mujeres, facilities with the purchase of any spa treatment nanny service just a short drive from Cancun • Included access to the gym at Zentropia Palladium Spa & • Special lounge serving breakfast, snacks, • Five gorgeous pools, including a kids Wellness Center, plus optional day passes to additional facilities and afternoon tea area with water park, plus swim-up • Video game area, plus a selection of suite room categories • Show kitchens, including a live cooking show activities for all ages • Kids club for all ages • 24-hour Xtra Time Sports Bar • Exclusive pool area and Family Grill • Family Selection upgrade for the ultimate • Specialty coffee shop • Welcome kit for each child family vacation experience • Gourmet à la carte restaurants that range from • Free laundry service of two pieces per ® • Infinite Indulgence – it’s all included! Thai and Indian to Italian and Mexican person before departure … But to fully answer this question, • Amazing shows produced and performed • Priority reservations in restaurants you have to ask several more of your own! by entertainment professionals All-inclusive packages feature: Roundtrip hotel transfers | Hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks | Room service Non-motorized water sports | Kids clubs | Resortwide WiFi | Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

A “GRAND” ESCAPE Why Choose Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa? The questions—and answers!—continue from the previous page! What is the Village Zone? What other special facilities are found here? What room categories are available? A bustling hub with eight à la carte restaurants The Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre—opened in In this all-suite resort, every room is equipped with and easy access to activities for all ages, this is November 2018—is an amazing new offering a memory foam mattress, pillow menu, a hydro- the heart of the resort. Connected by an innovative exclusively available at this Palladium property. massage tub, mini-bar, and a private terrace or system of canals, it’s where you’ll find the action, • Eight illuminated clay courts balcony. And it only gets better from there. whether staying at the main resort or in the Family • Junior Suite and Family Selection Junior Suite: Selection category. • One soccer field for teams of seven accommodates up to four with the sofa-bed • Two show-cooking restaurants • Premier individual training in private classes • Swim-Up Junior Suite: direct step-in access • 19 bars • Group programs of no more than four players to a pool • Weekly tennis camps • Family-friendly zone with a special kids area • Loft Suite and Family Selection Loft Suite: • Three-day break tennis camp two impressive floors of modern living space, • Amphitheatre with 360-degree visibility • State-of-the-art convention center • Weekly summer camp for kids ages 8 – 18 plus a private outdoor jetted tub • Special branded store with premium products • Ambassador Suite and Family Selection • Gift shop and available stringing service Ambassador Suite: access to a separate lounge • Jewelry store and exclusive facilities • Photo shop • Ambassador Suite Swim-Up: lounge in a hammock right at your own entrance to the pool • Connecting Junior Suite: doubling the space yet doubling the closeness All-inclusive packages feature: Roundtrip hotel transfers | Hotel accommodations | Hotel tax and service charges | All meals, drinks, and snacks | Room service Non-motorized water sports | Kids clubs | Resortwide WiFi | Daily activities | Nightly entertainment and much more! travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

HOT SPOTS & HIGHLIGHTS PULLMAN PARIS TOUR EIFFEL – PARIS, FRANCE HOTEL A LA COMMEDIA, VENICE – VENICE, ITALY On the Left Bank of Paris, at the foot of the Iron Lady, this hotel connects guests easily In a labyrinthine city, having the Rialto Bridge as your hotel’s landmark is nothing to sniff with some of the most quintessential experiences of the City of Light. Walk to the Eiffel at! Obviously, this privileged location puts this upscale property in the middle of all of Tower, the Trocadero, or the Beaugrenelle shopping center. Watch the boats cruise by Venice’s finest attractions—a prospect best surveyed from the fourth-floor terrace at from the banks of the Seine. For modern travelers, the inclusion of a fitness room, 23 Il Loggione. Sweeping views of San Marco’s bell tower and red-tile roofs are alluring modular event spaces, the FR/AME bar and restaurant, and an on-site vegetable garden enough, but the beautiful period furnishings of the unique rooms make it so that you don’t are an added boon. have to go far to embrace the spirit of Venice. Receive reduced rates when booking at least 15 days in advance of stays Receive the 4 night free for bookings made by 3/28/19 for travel now – 2/21/19, th traveled 4/1/19 – 3/31/20. Blackout dates: 4/19/19 – 4/20/19, 5/20/19 – 5/23/19, 6/17/19 – 2/24/19 – 2/28/19, or 3/6/19 – 3/28/19. 6/20/19, 8/30/19 – 9/7/19, 9/14/19 – 9/18/19, and 12/30/19 – 12/31/19. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort ® HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT & PLANET HOLLYWOOD BEACH RESORT COSTA RICA – ® HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE – OAHU AND BIG ISLAND, HAWAII GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA ® Two “villages” on two islands give guests a choice for a long stay … or a perfect way The Pacific Coast of Costa Rica has a new star! Every room in this all-suite resort to experience two destinations in this beautiful state. In Oahu, the Hilton Hawaiian features the Phabulous Bed™, 24-hour room service, a private balcony or terrace, and ® Village Waikiki Beach Resort stands on 22 acres on one of Hawaii’s most famous PHTV satellite television. An available app keeps visitors connected on-resort and ® beaches—a mega-complex with multiple towers, shopping, and a long list of amenities. back home with the daily schedule and free calls to North America and most of Hilton Waikoloa Village is a collection of low-rises on 62 acres of the Kohala Coast, Europe. For even more, book the STAR Class™, which grants guests a Personal Agent ® with its own mahogany canal boats and trams to get you to the shopping area, two golf to make sure special requests are taken care of as well as access to the Green Room courses, a dolphinarium, and restaurants. lounge, hydrotherapy pool, and an exclusive pool and bar. Receive reduced rates on stays booked and traveled by 3/31/19. Receive reduced rates for bookings made and traveled by 12/20/19. Blackout dates apply. SECRETS CAPRI RIVIERA CANCUN – RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO NOW LARIMAR PUNTA CANA – PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Every room is a suite at this all-Preferred Club AAA Four Diamond Award-winner, where Contemporary Unlimited-Luxury for the whole family is the main draw of this resort ® the service and attention are as striking as the Mediterranean-inspired architecture. … but the gorgeous Punta Cana beach it’s on is the other. Wait service there and at Theme parties and oceanfront bars and entertainment venues liven up the privileged the pools are the key to totally carefree relaxation; the Explorer’s Club for kids and the ambience, and health-conscious options at the five à la carte gourmet restaurants, Core Zone Teens Club help facilitate just that for parents. In addition to family-friendly buffet, and specialty coffee café complement a wellness theme guests can keep going entertainment, there’s also an on-site casino, a nearby professional golf course, and easy with the full Secrets Spa by Pevonia . accessibility to the region’s attractions—all great ways to add on to a stay. ® travelimpressions.com | Reservations 800.284.0044

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